Names That Mean Native

In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.

The first Tupac was the 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa. The second was the 20th century musician who put the gansta in rapper. Will your baby boy be the third? Such a singular name is undoubtedly a heavy mantle. When asked what his name meant, Tupac Shakur said, "I just say it means determined because I’m determined to never ever negotiate again."

A pretty and wearable option with traditional Choctaw roots.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture.

In Choctaw culture, people could have multiple names over a lifetime. New names would be bestowed upon tribe members after major life events.

Lozen is the name of a female Apache warrior and medicine woman who fought with Geronimo in the 19th century. The sister of the warrior called Victorio, Lozen was the name chosen by soccer star Hope Solo and football player Jerramy Stevens for their daughter, Lozen Orianna Judith, twin of Vittorio Genghis.

Carries a different meaning in American English. You may also like Sootima.

This stunning name feels like a rare and distinct successor to the popular Eleanor, Eloise, and similar names. It also shares elements with the fast-rising Luna.

Kree, a variant of the Native American Cree tribe name, is one of the most evenly split unisex names between the sexes.

A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Of unknown origins, but speculated to be influenced by English names such as Wallace.

The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."

A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.

A feminine name in Choctaw culture.

In the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma, Tassa was a traditional female name.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.

Male name in Choctaw culture.

Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.